But on Thursday, searchers will get help from Tim Miller, the head of Equusearch. Miller's assistance was requested by Smith's attorney.

"I'm willing to go help," Miller said. Speaking of Smith, Miller added, "He does want to be involved in the search efforts, which he hasn't been up till now."

Miller also said that Parker's family reached out to Equusearch about two weeks ago.

Yvonne doesn't know how Miller's presence will make a difference.

"I think he did it about 12 days too late," she said. "They've already been here, so I don't know why he gets all the credit. It's a good gesture."

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Parker's mother wiped away tears after the hearing and said that they would work with Smith and his attorneys to figure out a plan in which she could visit the children. She briefly hugged Smith after the hearing.

"I hugged Dale to tell him that my grandbabies -- I want to be able to see them," Stewart said. "And I hope we can work something out because they're so important to me and my family. He said he would work it out with us."

Can someone explain to me why it's okay for a person who is obviously violent and is the only suspect in a murder case to have full custody of children as opposed to a home where they have lived so long that's peaceful and familiar?!

MNJ said DS is a changed man. Wake up Mark.....actions speak volumes.....Dale is a violent man, always has been, always will be. He publicly displays his violence without batting an eye. There is no excuse for his behavior, so don't go defending him by saying 'how would you feel being hounded by the press'. There is NO EXCUSE. NONE!

That judge made a very poor decision yesterday. Those twins have already seen physical violence, no doubt verbal abuse as well. Now they will live not only with a very violent Dad, but those "grandparents" as well. We got to see just how this entire family functions yesterday, and it's the worse type of environment children can be raised in. They show not one iota of compassion for Michelle...."You go look for her".....they are rude, despicable people, imo, that think nothing of becoming physical with others, because they feel they have the right to do so. These people exude hatred and violence....children learn by example. Will we see another generation of Smith behavior in the near future? I believe we will, unless they are removed from this family. moo

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No child should have duct tape on their face when they die. There's no reason to put duct tape on the face after they die. ~ Dr. G

MNJ said DS is a changed man. Wake up Mark.....actions speak volumes.....Dale is a violent man, always has been, always will be. He publicly displays his violence without batting an eye. There is no excuse for his behavior, so don't go defending him by saying 'how would you feel being hounded by the press'. There is NO EXCUSE. NONE!

That judge made a very poor decision yesterday. Those twins have already seen physical violence, no doubt verbal abuse as well. Now they will live not only with a very violent Dad, but those "grandparents" as well. We got to see just how this entire family functions yesterday, and it's the worse type of environment children can be raised in. They show not one iota of compassion for Michelle...."You go look for her".....they are rude, despicable people, imo, that think nothing of becoming physical with others, because they feel they have the right to do so. These people exude hatred and violence....children learn by example. Will we see another generation of Smith behavior in the near future? I believe we will, unless they are removed from this family. moo

Michelle Parker may not be physically behind the bar Thursday night at The Barn but she will be there in spirit through all of her family, friends, and coworkers that will work the bar in her place to raise money for her continued search effort and her children! Make sure you come show your support on Michelle's bar and order a drink from her loved ones! ALL TIPS raised on Michelle's Bar will go directly to her family for her continued search effort and to support her children. Michelle's sister Lauren, her best friend Heather (from Manny's Chophouse), Erica (from Hooter's), Jess (from Hooter's), Carrie (from Cowboys) Each of your favorite Barn bartenders will also stand in to support Michelle throughout the night. If you're a bartender thats worked beside Michelle and you'd like to join in please contact eric at 386-589-3358 to sign up. *** Please repost ***

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No child should have duct tape on their face when they die. There's no reason to put duct tape on the face after they die. ~ Dr. G

Michelle Parker may not be physically behind the bar Thursday night at The Barn but she will be there in spirit through all of her family, friends, and coworkers that will work the bar in her place to raise money for her continued search effort and her children! Make sure you come show your support on Michelle's bar and order a drink from her loved ones! ALL TIPS raised on Michelle's Bar will go directly to her family for her continued search effort and to support her children. Michelle's sister Lauren, her best friend Heather (from Manny's Chophouse), Erica (from Hooter's), Jess (from Hooter's), Carrie (from Cowboys) Each of your favorite Barn bartenders will also stand in to support Michelle throughout the night. If you're a bartender thats worked beside Michelle and you'd like to join in please contact eric at 386-589-3358 to sign up. *** Please repost ***

As Michelle Parker's family prepares for another day of searching for the missing mother of three, the case is about to get some high-profile help.

Tim Miller, the founder of Texas EquuSearch, is expected to join the search effort Thursday. EquuSearch has notably helped with other high-profile cases, including the searches for Caylee Anthony and Natalee Holloway.

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~241~ "The Longer You Love,The Longer You Live,The Stronger You Feel,The More You Can Give."~ Peter Frampton

I think it speaks volumes about the "Dad" who doesn't allow his 3 year old children to remain in the home in which they were raised? If he had their best interests in his heart, he would want them to remain at Michelle's parent's home where they have been residing. Not uproot them into his chaotic and dysfunctional parents home.